Chapter
Bone Aging
Abstract
The aging musculoskeletal system has a profound effect on the health of an individual. In this chapter, the author outlines some of the key changes in bone physiology during aging and explains how they contribute to osteoporosis and the increased fracture risk in the elderly.
Authors
Lau AN; Adachi JD
Book title
Geriatric Rheumatology
Pagination
pp. 11-16
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-5792-4_2